The
Security Council recalls that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the
comprehensive National Dialogue conference, and relevant Security
Council resolutions provide the basis for inclusive negotiations for
a political settlement of the crisis in Yemen.

The
Security Council welcomes the commencement of a nationwide cessation
of hostilities in Yemen which began at midnight on 10 April 2016, and
the launch of Yemeni-Yemeni peace talks, hosted by Kuwait, led and
facilitated by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen,
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, which commenced on 21 April. The Council
urges the parties to comply fully with the cessation of hostilities
and exercise restraint in response to any reports of violations. The
Council welcomes the establishment of a De-escalation and
Coordination Committee in Kuwait to bolster adherence to the
nationwide cessation of hostilities, and calls on the parties to work
with the De-escalation and Coordination Committee to resolve any
reports of violations to the cessation of hostilities.
Furthermore, the Council reiterates its call to all parties to engage
in peace talks in a flexible and constructive manner without
preconditions, and in good faith.

The
Security Council further notes the importance of reaching agreement
on a framework of principles, mechanisms and processes for the
conclusion of a comprehensive agreement which will bring about a
permanent end to the conflict.

The
Security Council also calls on all Yemeni parties to develop a
roadmap for the implementation of interim security measures,
especially at the local level, withdrawals, handover of heavy
weapons, restoration of state institutions, and the resumption of
political dialogue in line with relevant Security Council decisions,
the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Initiative and Implementation
Mechanism, and the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue
conference.

The
Security Council notes that in line with UN Security Council
Resolution 2216 (2015) and the outcomes of the comprehensive National
Dialogue conference, the Parties should commit to ensure that
security mechanisms, including the formation of security committees,
facilitate and oversee the negotiated withdrawal of militias and
armed groups and provide for the orderly handover of heavy and medium
weapons to state control.

The
Security Council recalls the importance of the full participation of
women and civil society in the peace process (including on security
arrangements), in line with the outcomes of the National Dialogue
conference.

The
Security Council expresses its strong concern about intensified
terrorist attacks, including by Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and
the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (also known as Da’esh),
and encourages all Yemeni parties to avoid any security vacuums that
can be exploited by terrorists or other violent groups. The Security
Council stresses that a political solution to the crisis is essential
to address, in a durable and comprehensive manner, the threat of
terrorism in Yemen.

The
Security Council stresses the importance of the restoration of
government control over all state institutions, including respect for
the legally established lines of authority in state institutions;
removal of any hindrance or obstructions to proper functioning of
state institutions; and changes to ensure inclusivity in political
institutions.

The
Security Council reiterates that resuming Yemen’s peaceful
political transition to a democratically-governed State, in line with
the GCC initiative, should be guided by a new constitution and the
holding of parliamentary and presidential elections, and conducted in
an inclusive manner involving the full participation of all of
Yemen’s diverse communities, including all regions of the country,
youth, and the full and effective participation of women.

The
Security Council notes the devastating humanitarian impact of the
conflict on the Yemeni people and emphasises that the humanitarian
situation will deteriorate in the absence of a political solution.
The Security Council calls upon all sides to comply with
international humanitarian law, including to take all feasible
precautions to minimize harm to civilians and civilian objects, in
order to prevent any further suffering for the people of Yemen. The
Security Council further underlines the need to ensure the security
of humanitarian and United Nations personnel. The Security Council
further calls on all parties to respect and protect medical
facilities and personnel.The Security Council calls on all parties to
take proactive steps to protect civilians and civilian objects, in
order to prevent any further suffering of the Yemeni people. The
Security Council further calls on the parties to allow the safe,
rapid and unhindered access for humanitarian supplies to all affected
governorates and to facilitate access for essential imports of food,
fuel and, medical supplies into the country and their distribution
throughout. In this regard, the Security Council calls upon all
States to respect the mandate and processes of the United Nations
Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM), based in Djibouti, and
facilitate the full implementation of its mandate without any further
delay.

The
Security Council recalls its resolution 2266 (2016) which
expressed the Council’s support for and commitment to the work of
the Special Envoy for Yemen to the Secretary-General Ismail Ould
Cheikh Ahmed in support of a Yemeni-led transition process.

The
Security Council requests the Secretary-General to present a plan to
the Security Council, within 30 days, outlining how the Office of the
Special Envoy could support the next phase of its work with the
parties, in particular to support the elements set out in paragraph 5
above.

The
Security Council reaffirms its strong commitment to the unity,
sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen.

2 comments:

I am just wondering of what is the purpose of this statement at this stage? Nothing new it presents. Personally, I could feel that such Presidential Statement is just as an introduction to a new forthcoming Council Regulation which is anticipated to void the former resolutions and to the advantage of AlHouthies militias.

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